40 year

“Now, I am kind of rediscovering them, with the added perspective and wisdom of being a 40 year old parent.”

The WELL: Morning Dew

“Its a place of No Strength now, by reason of ye Castle being ruined and the fortifications neglected and the Gunns taken thence, tho 'by most its thought the best scittuated port for Shipps to Ride and take their provision in and so Capable of tradeing; but the last 2 Reignes for near 40 year discourag'd it being a proper place for the french to have Seiz'd and Secured for themselves.”

Through England on a Side Saddle in the Time of William and Mary